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We are an international humanitarian organisation that strives for a world free from poverty, fear and oppression. Working in 25 countries globally.
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"This is the worst." Dr Aweis Olow Hassan⬇️is head of Paediatrics at Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu, #Somalia and has worked through the most recent famines of 2011 & 2017, but what he's seeing NOW is unlike anything before. Your support is needed: bit.ly/3TEQP8l
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Today's Global Humanitarian Overview, an annual assessment of humanitarian needs & the resources to meet them, shows that 339 million people globally will require some form of assistance in 2023, a huge increase in just 12 months. Read our press release: bit.ly/3H1j0dv
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Tune in to Ireland AM on Virgin One at 7.45am to hear our Climate Youth Ambassador Jenny Salmon discuss her trip to #COP27 and young people & climate change.
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An urgent message from Faith Joy Atyang, Concern’s Health & Nutrition Manager in Kenya. The months ahead are very challenging. If the ongoing humanitarian response isn't scaled up & sustained, the situation will get worse. Support our #Christmas appeal: bit.ly/3GXyTBG
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This additional funding is welcome and urgently needed as millions of people across the Horn of Africa suffer the impact of the worst drought in 40 years. An immediate & rapid response is needed to avert a humanitarian catastrophe.
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Ireland announced an additional €30 million in humanitarian aid to the Horn of Africa, the region in the midst of a severe food security crisis and drought. This brings to over €100m 🇮🇪's humanitarian and development funding in the region. Read more: bit.ly/3XzZwTc
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Remaining warm is one of the biggest challenges in a country where electricity & fuel are in short supply. Millions of displaced people are facing severe cold. But they are not alone – we are on the ground delivering aid. Find out how we're responding⬇️
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A famine is expected to be declared soon in Somalia & large tracts of Pakistan are still severely & dangerously flooded – both climate-related humanitarian crises. Urgency is needed to implement the loss and damage fund decisions made at #COP27
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All eyes will be on the issue of #LossesAndDamages in 2023. Will developed countries honour the commitments made at #COP27, and deliver for climate-vulnerable communities around the world? Watch the full version of our latest animation here: youtu.be/c8DtlDLqnS4
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👏Thank you so much to the Transition Year students of Skerries Community College for getting out singing and collecting for Concern as well as everyone who supported them.🎶
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Last week Our TY Concern Team were braving the elements and singing songs down the town in Skerries to raise awareness and funds for Concern. #SCC #Concern #TYConcern @Concernworldwide #concern2022 @DDLETBColleges @ddletbYR @ddletb
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We're working in Niger to enable children affected by the security crisis in Tilabéri and Tahoua regions, access quality education; strengthening social cohesion and well-being. Pictured below are local officials & Concern staff at the launch of the project, 'Learning Together'
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This month we're celebrating 20 years of our Direct Dialogue team 🎉 🙌 Our Street & Door fundraising teams have been meeting the Irish public for 20 years, talking honestly & passionately about Concern's work, greeting people with a smile through rain, hail or snow.
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